Leftover Chicken Recipes – 40 Recipes to Make with Chicken Leftovers

We've combined two of our recent dinner time favorites - Chicken Enchiladas and Chili - into this new recipe for Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Chili. Tender chunks of chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn simmer in a creamy, cheesy, enchilada flavored chili base for a creative take on a bowl of chili.

This Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup is like your favorite loaded baked potato in soup form – sour cream, cheese, green onions, homemade bacon bits, and broccoli. You can definitely sneak some leftover chicken in.

This White Bean Chicken Chile Verde is easily going to be one of our favorite soup recipes from this season. Served with a side of whole-grain with flax tortilla chips that I found at the grocery store and topped with some diced avocado it was a filling and satisfying meal.

This recipe for Rosemary Chicken Chowder with White Beans started came to fruition on one of those nights where I found myself starting into the pantry wondering what on earth I was going to make for dinner.

Rather than a traditional Chicken Noodle Soup recipe I decided to make a Lemon Chicken and Orzo Soup because it felt a little more spring-like and perfect for those darn springtime sniffles. You'll enjoy this one no matter the weather.

This recipe for Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Noodles is completely perfect for a busy, chilly evening. It takes no time at all to prepare and it absolutely hit the spot as simple comfort food.

Chicken tortilla soup is warm, spicy, and you likely have all the ingredients on hand!

Lasagna rolls are attractive, simple to prepare, and so much easier to dish up and serve than a massive layer of lasagna that requires cutting into. They're stuffed with chicken, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms.

It’s not health food, but this Pasta Alfredo with Broccoli and Mushrooms is a lightened version of a favorite and with the added vegetables and whole wheat pasta it feels a little less indulgent. This Alfredo sauce is a tad lightened up thanks to a simple substitution but every bit as rich and creamy. We use whatever pasta we have on hand. The kids prefer penne. We love to add chicken to it!

Butternut Squash Sage Bacon Mac n Cheese features penne covered in a creamy, rich sauce of pureed butternut squash, parmesan and sharp white cheddar with bacon and fresh sage. Leftover roasted chicken would taste great added to this for a one dish dinner!

This Caprese Pasta is very simple but absolutely delicious! I love to add chicken to it! My favorite leftover chicken for adding to this recipe is leftover grilled chicken, but roasted would work well too!

This recipe for Southwestern Black Bean pasta is a great pantry recipe for a 30 minute meatless meal! It features pasta with a smoky tomato sauce and plenty of black beans. This simple vegetarian black bean pasta dish only takes a few minutes to prepare and uses mostly pantry ingredients, but if you'd like you can throw in some leftover chicken!

Jalapeño Bacon Mac n Cheese is loaded with poblano peppers, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, and of course lots of bacon!

I love fancy mac and cheese and this Jalapeño Bacon Mac n Cheese is one of my favorites! Add some leftover chicken for an extra mix-in idea. Chicken will go great with this spicy, cheesy sauce.

Green Chile Turkey Tetrazzini takes this traditional Thanksgiving turkey leftover recipe to the next level, but it isn't just great for using up leftover turkey - it works with chicken, too! This recipe is loaded with flavor thanks to the addition of green chiles, poblano peppers, and spicy pepper jack cheese. No one will be bored with leftover chicken!

This super simple version of one pot pasta features fresh spinach and sun dried tomatoes for a pop of flavor and color. Leftover chicken is great added in to this pasta dish.

Easy One Skillet Baked Ziti is the perfect, easy comforting pasta dish - and baking it in a single skillet makes for quick preparation and very minimal clean up. Perfect for a weeknight dinner! Prepare the recipe according to the original instructions, adding in the leftover chicken. Easy One Skillet Baked Ziti becomes a quick cheater version of a chicken parmesan casserole.

Fuel up and support heart health with this Winter Spinach Chicken Salad Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Almond White Balsamic Dressing. It is the perfect loaded salad to enjoy this time of year with all the seasonal produce added in!

Fuel up and support heart health with this Chicken, Beet, and Arugula Quinoa Bowl with Walnut Sherry Molasses Vinaigrette.

This recipe features lots of delicious produce, hearty quinoa, protein rich chicken, salty goat cheese, and nutty heart-healthy walnuts for a filling, satisfying meal.

This salad is easy to make, especially if you have rotisserie or canned chicken on hand. It’s also hearty enough to keep the hunger pangs at bay for the rest of the day. Best of all, it is a really healthy, nutrition packed meal. You could also easily serve it as a side dish with dinner or even a light main course. It combines all the best flavors and textures with crunchy nuts, sweet dried pineapple, and fluffy quinoa, for a unique one dish meal.

This Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad is the perfect chicken salad for a brunch or a light meal serves on top of a plate of mixed greens. You can also serve it inside a large lettuce leaf for a chicken salad wrap.

Quinoa “Taco” Salad has all the flavor and protein of a regular taco salad, but is so much healthier. It tastes clean and rich with flavor instead of laden with greasy, over-salted chips and low nutrient lettuce. This version uses a mixture of baby spinach and cilantro as a substitute for iceberg lettuce, a common taco salad ingredient. Instead of corn tortilla chips, you have the nutty flavor and slightly crunchy texture of quinoa.  Add in some leftover chicken for a fun way to use up leftovers!

Rainbow Winter Quinoa Bowls with Maple Dijon Balsamic Dressing features lots of delicious winter produce and hearty Tricolor Quinoa for a filling, satisfying meal to support your healthy eating goals. This recipe is vegetarian as is, but chicken would pair really well with all of the flavors going on.

This Ground Chicken Taco Salad in a Jar can be customized however you like, including using leftover chicken in place of the ground chicken. Just sprinkle in some extra taco seasoning onto the chicken. The recipe contains ingredient suggestions, but feel free to mix things up if you like different add ins to your salad – or make up something else entirely!

Smokey, grilled vegetables, sweet balsamic vinegar and a little bit of saltiness from the capers, plus an incredible dressing (using the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes adds an extra level of flavor). Add in some leftover chicken and you'll be good to go!

This Cauliflower Gratin is so easy to prepare and makes a quick, no fuss side dish. I will also admit to eating it for lunch from time to time – it is a good dose of veggies after all!

Cheesy Spiced Cauliflower Gratin has Gruyere, Parmesan, and a hint of Dijon mustard, it is sophisticated enough to add to your dinner menu too.

A bright salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner and is loaded with healthy ingredients. Naturally gluten-free and simply delicious, this salad will sure to please your whole family! Add chicken for a full main dish!

Butternut Squash and Kale Quinoa Stuffing is a fantastic vegetarian stuffing recipe loaded with tons of veggies and flavors. This is a popular Thanksgiving side dish, but it is in season all fall and winter, so don't hesitate to add it to your dinner menu. Add some of that leftover chicken for a main dish.

Add some chicken to this side of warm chickpeas with tomatoes, serve it stuffed inside pita bread, and you've got a really easy and healthy main dish for dinner. For extra veggies and color, stuff some mixed greens or baby spinach into the pita as well.

I like to think of this Roasted Poblano Cilantro Quinoa as a healthier alternative to cilantro rice. It is a great side dish for any Mexican meal but also works well as the base of a main dish. Add chicken and all your favorite taco toppings for a fun Mexican Quinoa Bowl! Try 5 Minute Guacamole, Cilantro Lime Kale Slaw, and Black Bean Salad as topping ideas!

This recipe calls for Pork, but you can definitely substitute chicken in it with great results for a creative and totally different way to use up chicken leftovers! Crusty sandwich rolls are layered with savory steakhouse mushroom marinated roasted pork loin, caramelized onions and mushrooms, melted provolone cheese, and a hint of baby arugula.

This Roasted Chicken, Apricot, and Brie Panini is so good! Roasted chicken, apricots, and brie are stuffed between two slices of rosemary focaccia bread, then pressed and grilled!

We usually have all of the ingredients on hand for a simple tortilla and cheese quesadilla but I love to make stuff them with all sorts of delicious ingredients, depending on what we have on hand, to round them out into a more nutritious and satisfying meal. This recipe is stuffed with chicken and spinach!

I decided it was time to get creative in the kitchen and develop a new twist on the old standby tacos. Something light and fresh for a different take on tacos, but also easy enough for lazy and busy days.

These chicken salad wraps are a breeze to whip up, and the chicken salad will stay fresh for up to three days. Make a big batch and enjoy throughout the week!

Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Chicken Lettuce Wraps are perfect for satisfying your next Taco Tuesday craving. Use leftover grilled chicken, roasted chicken, or rotisserie chicken in place of the ground chicken. Just toss it with some Mexican spices for extra flavor!

These Balsamic Berry Salad Lettuce Cups are the perfect light salad for warmer months. They would also be great served as a healthy a snack or appetizer. If you’d like a light dinner or lunch, try adding a few strips of grilled chicken to the berry mixture.

These Queso Fresco & Chipotle Chicken and Veggie Wraps are bright, vibrant, and fun! You can eat them for lunch or serve them as a great appetizer for game day!

This Chicken Caesar Salad Lettuce Wrap could not be easier to whip up, especially when you already have the chicken prepared! Toss the chicken in your favorite Caesar dressing and stuff it in a large romaine lettuce leaf with tomatoes, fresh parmesan, and croutons for crunch!

Grilled Chicken Greek Pita Pockets take almost no time to prepare, especially if you grill the chicken ahead of time. Then, stuff the chicken along with artichoke hearts, baby spinach, cucumber, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and feta cheese. Then, drizzle with your favorite Greek dressing!

Honey Pecan BBQ Sauce Chicken Sliders features a slider bun piled high with chopped BBQ chicken, coleslaw and chopped pecans. This is a great use for rotisserie chicken, because you can toss the chicken with the sauce to give it a huge flavor boost!